Bob Kiesel

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Robert Allan Kiesel (August 30, 1911 – August 6, 1993) was an American sprinter who won a gold medal in 4 × 100 m relay at the 1932 Summer Olympics. He worked for a paint manufacturing company until 1941, then served in the U.S. Army, then spent 23 years in the family real estate and investment business in Utah, and finally settled on his farm in Idaho.[3][1]

BornAugust 30, 1911
DiedAugust 6, 1993 (aged 81)
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
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Bob Kiesel
Kiesel in 1932
Personal information
BornAugust 30, 1911
DiedAugust 6, 1993 (aged 81)
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
Sprint
ClubCalifornia Golden Bears
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m – 10.4 (1932)
200 m – 21.2 (1934)[2]
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1932 Los Angeles4 × 100 m relay
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